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#fotoshopfriday: New MQB RS 3 Rendered

We've gone ahead and rendered the new RS 3 Sportback based on the latest A3 Sportback images. I've got the whole story (along with another view and a shot of the RS 3 sedan that we also rendered) on the front page. Link below.

In an Audi Exclusive themed meeting room just above the position of that lone RS 5 Cabriolet, we had a chance to talk with Audi of America President Scott Keogh and his product planning chief Filip Brabec while and specifically pressed the pair on the question of the RS 5 and availability for America. We’re happy to report that both men confirmed that the RS 5 Cabriolet will come to America. Delivery to customers will begin in the first quarter of next year and Keogh hinted at another RS announcement by the end of this year that should also grab American attention.

If an RS3 comes to the States. I would gladly throw down a deposit on the pre-order when it is available. It's gotta be a Sportback. (I don't want a sedan at all. Hopefully we get one high performance Sportback in the US. S3/RS3) Sooooo sexy!!!

P.S. I'm trying not to post as much here but it's hard not to. I have OCD coming back here for any little subtle update.

Hypothetically speaking, what do you think we will be paying for an RS3 in the US? Do you think it will be as much if not more than the TT-RS? Just wondering how much I have to save up.

(Gonna be super bummed though if it's a Sedan )

TT is an aluminum chassis and so a bad comparison. It will be less. RS models usually price in overlapping the high end of the S models. Yes, there's no S3, but I'd guess current TT RS at the very worst. Our S4 is aggressively priced, but I think they'd almost have to be below $50K for the base model.

The current RS3 has been the most successful RS model so far produced. The total number of units sold far exceeded Audi's estimates. Since Audi has made very good money on this car and since the RS3's cousin, the VW Golf R is selling incredibly well Stateside, I think it is highly likely that the next RS3 will make it over the pond. I think we're looking at September 2014 for European delivery and maybe September 2015 for US delivery.

The current RS3 has been the most successful RS model so far produced. The total number of units sold far exceeded Audi's estimates. Since Audi has made very good money on this car and since the RS3's cousin, the VW Golf R is selling incredibly well Stateside, I think it is highly likely that the next RS3 will make it over the pond. I think we're looking at September 2014 for European delivery and maybe September 2015 for US delivery.

I sure hope so. I believe the RS 3 sedan is a done deal and the A3 Sportback is looking more likely in other forms... so maybe with that body style and that engine in country Audi USA will maybe make this configuration available.

I sure hope so. I believe the RS 3 sedan is a done deal and the A3 Sportback is looking more likely in other forms... so maybe with that body style and that engine in country Audi USA will maybe make this configuration available.

While an RS3 probably isn't in my future, I think that Audi of America crossing the magic 100,000 sales unit barrier (and on track for a good 130-150k this year) will help open the door to wider powertrain and vehicle options.

While an RS3 probably isn't in my future, I think that Audi of America crossing the magic 100,000 sales unit barrier (and on track for a good 130-150k this year) will help open the door to wider powertrain and vehicle options.

While an RS3 probably isn't in my future, I think that Audi of America crossing the magic 100,000 sales unit barrier (and on track for a good 130-150k this year) will help open the door to wider powertrain and vehicle options.

I suspect you're right. Now the magic for them is to bring in configurations both that sell and also keep enthusiasts happy.

I suspect you're right. Now the magic for them is to bring in configurations both that sell and also keep enthusiasts happy.

I am cautiously optimistic on this front, especially after Audi of America's move to keep the S4 in 6MT format and considering that they continue to offer the A4 Quattro with a 6MT as well. For how much longer is anyone's guess, but I certainly hope both retain that.

I suspect part of the reason for those offerings is to help keep base prices down for marketing purposes. BMW pulled an interesting sleight of hand with the new 3-series by making the automatic transmission standard and the manual transmission a "no cost" option. Of course, what they really did was simply raise base prices across the board.

I have to believe that the new MQB A3 will be substantially more cost effective for Audi to sell in North America than the outgoing 8P model was. For one, the sedan will be manufactured in Gyor, Hungary, which is less costly than either the Belgian or German factories. Second, the new MQB kits reduce manufacture costs and time substantially over outgoing models. Third, Audi is actually tailoring the car for North America, which I suspect means they're going to not only package and price it to sell, but they're also going to put some real marketing dollars and support behind the car for once.

Moving forward I'm very interested to see how the A3 sedan impacts A4 sales. If Audi intends to move between 20,000-30,000 A3 sedans and variants annually in North America, no doubt that will eat into A4 sales at some level. Marketing will push the A3 as a smaller, sportier vehicle that will no doubt appeal to a different demographic than the A4 will, and I suspect Audi will do its best to position the A3 as a lifestyle product whose interior and tuning will not appeal to traditional A4 buyers.

At the end of the day if it increases the overall sales volume by 20+% it will be a win for the brand and hopefully for enthusiasts who should be afforded more options.